Grinnell Happenings Through 5/25

Newton Fest Activities This Weekend

This podcast is about all the activities going on this weekend for Newton Fest. If you would like more information go to newtonfest.org

Newton Chamber Of Commerce Director Ella White In This Best Of Podcast

In this "best of" podcast I speak with Ella White who is the fairly new Director Of The Newton Chamber OF Commerce. She is a busy lady with many events coming up including Newton Fest. In the podcast we talk about her history, the events she has taken part in and the events she will be involved in in the future. She also talks about her goals for the Newton Chamber Of Commerce.

Grinnell Mayor Sam Cox Podcast

In this podcast I speak with Grinnell Mayor Sam Cox. We talk about a wide variety of issues. We talk about housing availability and ask about development projects. I also ask the Mayor about developmental projects in downtown Grinnell and talk about the new thrift store. We also discuss staffing levels at Public Safety and Emergency Services in Grinnell. I want to thank our fine sponsors including Grinnell State Bank, B. Nichole Salon and Saints Rest Coffee House.

Newton Schools Superintendent Tom Messinger

In this podcast I speak with Newton School's Superentendent Tom Messinger in a wide ranging interview. Parents are concerned about school safety and in the past school year the school system has had to enact a couple of "soft lockdowns." In this podcast Tom tells us what the difference is between a soft lockdown and a normal lockdown and what Newton Schools does to keep our schools safe. He also discusses the issue of bullying and how the schools system deals with that issue. He announces who the new Berg Middle School Principal will be. He also talks about how the Iowa Legislature's Property Tax bill effects the school system. If you desire a shorter version of this podcast make sure you check out the shortcast video where we talk specifically about school safety and bullying. Just click on the link below or go to my YouTube channel or outandaboutwithjamiegrout.com

Chris From The Newspaper Best Of Podcast

This is a "best of" podcast with Chris from The Newton News. Since this was recorded Chris has been promoted to Editor of the Newspaper. As I mentioned to his boss as she announced his promotion as Newton Rotary, it couldn't happen to a nicer guy. In this podcast we talk about both of our passions, me for radio and his for the newspaper business. His surprise at all the newsmaking things going on in and around Newton when he came to town. And his feelings about the newspaper business ove all.